2011 honda cr-v Model Overview

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The 5-passenger, unibody Honda CR-V is Honda’s highly competitive offering in the compact crossover SUV class. The secret to the CR-V’s success is in clever packaging and attention to detail. Though it rides on a wheelbase that’s 3.2-inches shorter than the Civic, the CR-V offers astounding passenger and cargo carrying capacity — enough cubic feet of interior volume to classify it as large sedan by the EPA.

But this deceptively small crossover does not look or drive anything like a large sedan. It’s polarizing, chrome trimmed front grille isn’t for everyone, though several manufacturers have cribbed elements of the CR-V’s roofline and rear quarter glass. Updated in 2010, the CR-V’s 2.4-liter engine provides enthusiastic but smooth acceleration and improved fuel economy over the 2009 model. CR-V is unflappable on road and off, making it one of the best handling SUVs in its class.

These fundamental strengths, combined with an attractive array of comfort and convenience features, including leather, navigation and Bluetooth, make it easy to understand why CR-V is a perennial best seller.

CR-V received a significant refresh in 2010 that included a freshened grille and bumpers, a 14-horsepower bump, and as well as increase in fuel efficiency. No major upgrades have been added to 2011 models, with the exception of a new, LX-based SE (Special Edition) trim level.

Quirky styling distinguishes the much copied CR-V. Standard features include keyless entry, heat rejecting tinted glass and power folding side mirrors. Power moonroof, privacy glass and a security system are available on EX and EX-L only.

Even entry-level CR-Vs are well equipped with cruise control, adjustable steering column, power windows/door locks and tons of storage space. EX and above add leather and convenience features. Bluetooth is only available with navigation.

CR-Vs are available in front- or all-wheel drive, but only one powertrain is available. Its 180-horsepower, 2.4-liter four cylinder and 5-speed automatic combination revs smoothly and makes the CR-V feel faster than it actually is. Organic steering feel and a quiet, composed ride on or off pavement conspire to make the CR-V one of the best drivers in the segment.

All passengers have 3-point seatbelts. Dual-stage, multiple threshold front, front-side, and side curtain airbags come standard on the CR-V, as do driver and front passenger active head restraints, stability/traction control and braking aids including ABS, EBD, and BA.

2011 Honda CR-V Pricing

Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price

$21,895

Certified Pre Owned Pricewhat is this?

$14,825

Certified Pre-Owned Price is the approximate price a consumer can expect to pay at a dealership for a used vehicle that has passed the manufacturer's certification process. This price applies only to vehicles covered under an automaker's CPO program, not to a dealership's own "certified" used price.

Recalls

Recall ID#16V061000 - AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE INFLATOR MODULE

Consequence

In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the inflator, free of charge. Remedy parts are expected to be available in Summer 2016. Interim notices will be mailed to owners during March 2016. Owners will receive a second notice when remedy parts become available. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are JY0, JY1, and JY2.

Units Affected

2232187

Recall ID#16V346000 - AIR BAGS:PASSENGER SIDE FRONTAL

Consequence

An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Recall Date

0000-00-00

Description

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2009-2011 Acura TSX, 2011 TSX Wagon, 2010-2011 Acura ZDX, 2008-2011 Honda Accord, 2010-2011 Accord Crosstour, 2006-2011 Civic, Civic Hybrid, and Civic GX, 2007-2011 CR-V, 2010-2011 FCX Clarity and Insight, and 2009-2011 Fit, and Pilot vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands, or "Zone A." Additionally, unless already included in "Zone A" above, Honda is recalling certain model year 2008 Honda Accord, 2006-2008 Civic, Civic Hybrid and Civic GX, and 2007-2008 CR-V vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia, or "Zone B." Vehicles not originally sold or ever registered in either Zones A or B are not subject to this safety recall. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, and used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the front air bags, these inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.

Remedy

Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the inflator, free of charge. Remedy parts are expected to be available in late Summer/Fall 2016. Interim notices will be mailed to owners beginning June 27, 2016. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall is KA4, KA5, KA6, and KA7.

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